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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,442.60, 953,163.90 and 214,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,442.60, 953,163.90 and 214,712.40 is: 322,068.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,442.60 : 953,163.90 = 214,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,442.60/953,163.90 = 214,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,442.60x = 953,163.90 × 214,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,442.60x = 204,656,108,562.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,656,108,562.36/635,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,068.60

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